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2026 NBA Mock Draft: AJ Dybantsa goes No. 1 to Wizards, Cameron Boozer selected at No. 2 by the Pacers
TL;DR
AJ Dybantsa is projected to be the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft by the Wizards, while Cameron Boozer is expected to go No. 2 to the Pacers. The upcoming draft lottery is highly significant due to changes in the lottery system next year.
Key points
- AJ Dybantsa projected No. 1 pick by Wizards
- Cameron Boozer expected No. 2 pick by Pacers
- Significant changes to NBA Draft lottery next year
- NBA Draft Combine in Chicago next week
- Deadline for prospects to decide on draft is May 27
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Welcome to NBA Draft Lottery week. In just a few days, the future of several NBA teams will be at stake when the lottery order is revealed on Sunday (3:00 p.m. ET).
It's no hyperbole to say this is the most consequential draft lottery in recent memory because of the looming changes to the lottery starting as soon as next year. The teams that move up inside the top 4 will be in luck, while it could be a long, winding rebuild for others who miss out on the top prospects in the class.
The NBA Draft Combine next week in Chicago will be telling for several prospects, as the deadline (May 27, 11:59 p.m. ET) to stay in the draft or return to school is approaching. Since I did my first mock draft of the cycle last month, three players (Florida's Thomas Haugh, UConn's Braylon Mullins and Arizona's Motiejus Krivas) returned to school.
All three players will not only receive big paydays to return to their respective schools, but could also be lottery picks in a much weaker 2027 draft class.
With that out of the way, let's jump right into what people came here for, starting with the Washington Wizards at No. 1.
Mock Draft
Round 1
Q&A
Who is projected to be the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft?
AJ Dybantsa is projected to be the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft by the Washington Wizards.
What changes are happening in the NBA Draft lottery next year?
Next year, the NBA will implement a new draft lottery system that could significantly impact team strategies and rebuilding efforts.
When is the deadline for NBA prospects to decide on the draft?
The deadline for NBA prospects to stay in the draft or return to school is May 27 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
Which team is expected to select Cameron Boozer in the 2026 NBA Draft?
Cameron Boozer is expected to be selected at No. 2 by the Indiana Pacers in the 2026 NBA Draft.
